Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 12: Time was Flying ByI was thrown down for the tenth time today. This time I stayed down. Apparently, fighting against the boys was the first true lesson they wanted to throw at us. We had spent the week following their orders and now we had to finally face off against someone far larger than us. When we arrived at this other base we were surprised at how much better put together it was. The buildings were far better maintained and they had actual sidewalks.On our way here we were once again reaffirmed of the secrecy of our mission. Lyra it seemed, was going to be a permanent fixture in the shadows. With the ever-looming threat of instant death or the slower suffocation over our heads, no one dared to talk about it.“This fucking sucks!” Sylis cursed picking herself up, “how the fuck are we meant to be stronger than you?” Compared to how our other training had been going this was honestly far less structured. We were self-guided the whole day able
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Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 11: The First of Many Yet to ComeThey allowed us to eat dinner, which was a blessing. Even more shockingly, we went to bed at a reasonable hour. We weren’t sure why but Sage’s theory was that the counselors gave them a talking to about the difference between training and trying to kill a person.Maybe it was the power of suggestion, or maybe I was getting some kind of radiation from the barrier. That night though I dreamed of something odd and it was so vivid that I questioned if it was actually a dream or not.The sky was a swirling dazzle of colors as I looked out over a vast forest. There were too many stars in the sky and too may colors in the air. Wind itself was twirling around me as I was swept away by a feeling of pure bliss.My feet were exposed on the cold hard ground. I looked and saw the ground I was on was a pure white marble with grains of grey that reflected the starlight. I could hear someone talking farther away.Their voice was metall
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Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 10: Five Miles to the WoodsNeedless to say no one was on time the next day. We were woken up by the sound of gunfire and explosions. Now it was clear why these cabins were far away from the permanent buildings.“What’s happening!” Sage fell to the ground and ducked behind her bed.“I think we missed sunrise.” Dreyma was also cowering and I was just about to join them when the door burst open.Men in full war gear were marching in and taking us by the arm. We were still in our clothes from yesterday and looking disheveled from the busy day. My stomach was growling and knotting at the thought of missing breakfast but it was clear that we were not going to meet specifications in time.Back on the hard cobbled stone, some of us weren’t wearing shoes, some of us had managed to change into bed clothes last night but everyone, except Gallo of course were completely unprepared.“Your instructions were clear last
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Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 9: Inspection and Subjugation We were moved to a bus where we spent four hours driving toward the magical barrier. In the distance we could see the prismatic reflection of the magic dancing in the sky. As the sun continued to dip down the light show grew even more fantastic. Colors that were too dim in the day time spiraled through the air with sparkles of pinks and bright blues so bright that were practically white.“Alright,” Cronus stood up toward the front of the bus and turned to face us, “When you get out you will find your assigned cabin. It will be your home for the next five years. You are free to make it such, there is a general store on base. You have one hour after leaving the bus to find your cabin and then get to the training field. Are there any questions?We all learned “are there any questions,” was just a way to show he was done talking. He really didn’t want us to ask anything.The sun had finished setting when we arriv
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Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 8: The Plan“Quiet!” Cronus yelled as the chatter died down. He waited for full silence before continuing, “Our sources have informed us that we stand on the edge of a unique opportunity. We have been informed that the king of the fae has taken ill. This has granted us special knowledge to the rest of the royal family as they stepped forward to fill the gap left by the king. The king’s son will take his place once he has passed so according to the laws of the fae a new court will be created for the king and his queen. We must infiltrate the kingdom of the fae and destroy the line of the king. It will cause turmoil in their kingdom allowing us a chance to destroy the barrier and end this war.” Clearing his throat it allowed a projector to start casting images behind him and we all became aware of the need for secrecy.No human has ever successfully infiltrated Idyllian let alone caused enough harm to the fae crown as to destroy the king’s line. I turned to Dreyma seeing that same scared look. Were
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Chapter: Part 1: Asfalia Chapter 7: An Offer we Couldn't Refuse“If you are willing to take the next step in your service, please step through the door.” Cronus and Lyra stepped to the side as the door behind them swung open, “Step through and find your assigned room. Remove all clothing down to the base, take a seat on one of the medical cots, and please allow the medics full access to your right arm.”Gallo was the first to get up and walk through the door without another word. Despite the fear that was radiating through everyone else, we all made our way as well, though it was a process, one that Cronus and Lyra were perfectly prepared to allow us extra time. None of us were actively leaving the wrong way, so it seemed we were allowed as much time as possible to contemplate on if we were going to let our lives end there or continue on.When Dreyma, Freya and Sage entered the door I decided enough was enough. I wasn’t able to leave by any other way so I figured seeing this through was my
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